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Getting there By plane
The cheapest way to fly into Ukraine is through the Boryspil International Airport (KBP) near Kiev. Three low-cost airlines: Wizzair, AirBaltic, Pegasus. To fly inside Ukraine, the most popular airlines are Ukraine International Airlines and UTair. Traditional Market
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There are daily direct overnight trains from Berlin, Vienna, Prague, Warsaw, Belgrade, Budapest, Bucharest and Sofia to Lviv or Kiev.
By bus
Direct bus services from Poland to Lviv and Ivano-Frankivsk.
By boat
Ferries from Turkey, Georgia, Bulgaria to Odessa or to Crimea.
Visa requirements
There is no visa requirement for all EU memberstates, USA, Canada and many other countries. In some cases a visa is required. More information about visas is available at the Ukrainian Embassy in your country. Carpathian mountains in winter Remnants of ancient Greek city Khersones
Ukrainians are very proud of their country and are eager to help tourists enjoy its hospitality. I want you to experience this charming country!
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Kiev - Pechersk Lavra Monastery
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If you want an introduction to Ukraine’s traditional culture and ethnic arts, there is no better place to begin than Kraina Mriy (Land of Dreams), the most famous international music folk festival in Ukraine. The festival brings ethnic artists and craftsmen from Ukraine and across Europe to Kiev to demonstrate their art and skills. Art and craft markets are an opportunity to find something unique. The markets operate on weekends in almost every large city, as well as on the sites of outdoor museums. Located near Kiev, the sprawling and picturesque Ukrainian Village introduces the culture and life of the Ukrainians of the 18th and 19th centuries. Here you can visit genuine ancient houses brought from different regions of Ukraine. At the Ukrainian Village you will experience all the colour, beauty and simplicity of the rural life of the Ukrainians and their spirituality; you will become more familiar with both ancient and modern Ukraine. The Kyivan Rus Park, the Centre of Culture and History of Ancient Rus, is a unique life-size reconstruction of a medieval city where cultural and historical festivals take place.
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